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Third Annual Brooklyn SINGS! Raises $15K For Cancer Charity By Alex Ellefson on Mar 14, 2016 04:36 pm The Third Annual Brooklyn SINGS! competition — a friendly musical contest between Madison, Midwood and Murrow high schools — raised $15,000 this year for Relay for Life, a fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society, according to a press release from the Department of Education (DOE). Midwood High School came out victorious at the event, [...] Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Opening Day At Luna Park, Saint Patrick’s Parade, Spring Gala By Alex Ellefson on Mar 14, 2016 03:02 pm Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Don’t miss the opening day at Luna Park. There’s also the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Bay Ridge, the Coney Island USA Spring Gala, and several community group meetings this week. Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on our new event calendar, [...] Police Searching For Another Missing Teen By Alex Ellefson on Mar 14, 2016 12:01 pm Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a 16-year-old who went missing Friday. Authorities say Zeeshan Ahmad, who lives on Ocean Avenue, near Avenue R, was last seen at his home around 6am. He is described as about six feet tall, 140 pounds, thin build, with brown eyes, black glasses, brown hair and a mustache. [...] Hundreds Gather At Holocaust Memorial To Rally Against Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes By Alex Ellefson on Mar 14, 2016 10:49 am Responding to reports of a string of anti-Semitic incidents in New York City, hundreds gathered for a rally at Holocaust Memorial Park Sunday to call on law enforcement and legislators to take action against those accused of hate crimes. “We cannot be silent when we hear that every week, there is another anti-Semitic incident,” said Democratic [...] Morning Mug: “It Is One Of The Blessings Of Old Friends That You Can Afford To Be Stupid With Them.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson By Alex Ellefson on Mar 14, 2016 07:00 am Morning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that you’d like to see featured, send it to photos@sheepsheadbites.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and sign up for our daily newsletter. ICYMI: Sandy Recovery Driving Up Taxes, Gun Busts On The Rise, Ariana Grande In Coney Island By Alex Ellefson on Mar 13, 2016 10:32 am In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this week. You can keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week long. Just follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our daily newsletter. If you have any news tips, story ideas, questions or anything else, email [...] Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed By Alex Ellefson on Mar 12, 2016 02:01 pm After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites. Interfaith medical center gets $2M from NYS for primary and urgent care, and might be purchased by Northwell Health. [Fort Greene [...] Recent Articles: Puzzle: “House Guests Should Be Regarded As Perishables: Leave Them Out Too Long And They Go Bad.” — Erma Bombeck Sheepshead Bay Weekend Apartment Rental Roundup Ariana Grande & SNL Cast Filming In Coney Island Facebook Twitter Have tips? Email editor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us!

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